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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.68, 1,200.72 and 477.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.68, 1,200.72 and 477.32 is: 714.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.68 : 1,200.72 = 477.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.68/1,200.72 = 477.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.68x = 1,200.72 × 477.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.68x = 573,127.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,127.67/801.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.91

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